# ProRemote vs Console Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: Console Remote Control at 4.0 against ProRemote's 3.3. Console Remote Control also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.1). ProRemote's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProRemote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and Console Remote Control sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Console Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

ProRemote ships an update every 4 months, Console Remote Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProRemote | Console Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proremote/id286627793/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-remote-control/id6753077861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Far Out Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/286627796) | [Fonoflow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842364093) |

## What reviewers say

### ProRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proremote/id286627793)

Control your audio applications wirelessly from your mobile device. Get real-time meter data and flying faders for hands-free operation across your studio. Offers virtual mouse and keyboard control for your audio machine.

**Highlights:** 32 channel touch sensitive control surface, Wireless control via Wi-Fi, Real-time meter data, Flying faders, Virtual mouse and keyboard, Supports multiple audio applications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XY Controller | $0.99 | per year |
| Remote Mouse | $0.99 | per year |
| MIDI Pads | $1.99 | per year |
| Advanced Features | $2.99 | per year |
| Fader Pack Three | $2.99 | per year |
| Fader Pack Two | $2.99 | per year |
| Fader Pack One | $2.99 | per year |
| Transports | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock all Features | $21.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well with Mac and Pro Tools
- 👍 Superior features to alternatives
- 👍 Great app for mixing
- 👍 Responsive faders and meters
- 👍 Excellent customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No Windows support
- ❌ Mac only
- ❌ No refunds
- ❌ Useless, wasted money
- ❌ Glorified remote fader

**Reported bugs**

- Server mismatch errors
- ProRemoteServer.bundle asks for incoming network connections on boot
- App crashes permanently
- App crashes on touch
- Buggy and almost never works

**Requested features**

- Windows version needed
- Vertical/horizontal scrolling options for knobs
- Slow slider/fader movement via key command
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### Console Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-remote-control/id6753077861)

Control your game console remotely over your local WiFi network. This application allows for seamless interaction with your console from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Local WiFi network control, Remote console management, Seamless mobile interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Console | $99.99 | one-time |
| Dashboard | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProRemote free?

ProRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Console Remote Control free?

Console Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProRemote or Console Remote Control?

Console Remote Control is rated higher. ProRemote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Console Remote Control averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ProRemote or Console Remote Control have ads?

Neither ProRemote nor Console Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProRemote or Console Remote Control?

ProRemote ships an update every 4 months, and Console Remote Control monthly. Most recently, ProRemote was updated on November 4, 2026 and Console Remote Control on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*